The Met Service says the centre of Hurricane Beryl is expected to pass over the southern coast of the island between midday and 8 pm on Wednesday.
In its 11 am bulletin, the Met Service said a hurricane warning remains in effect for Jamaica as the category four storm hits the country.
Daina Davy reports.
At 10 am, Hurricane Beryl was 55 miles east-south-east of Morant Point, travelling at 18 miles per hour.
The Met service says this general motion should continue today, followed by a turn more toward the west tonight or Thursday.
It says maximum sustained winds are near 145 miles per hour with higher gusts.
The Met Service says some weakening is expected during the next two days.
However, it says Beryl is forecast to be at or near major hurricane intensity when it passes near Jamaica.
The centre of the hurricane is expected to continue moving quickly towards the southeastern coast of the island.
Rainfall will also migrate across the island over the next couple hours.
According to the Met Service, heavy rains and gusty winds have already been affecting sections of eastern St. Thomas.
Approximately 4-to-8 inches of rain is expected in most areas over the period.
The Met Office says dangerous storm surges of about 6-to-9 feet along with battering waves will also be generated along the coast.
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